On May 7 of this year, the city of Boerne will be holding the Boerne Independent School District Bond Election. Students eligible to vote in elections can also vote in these bonds. The proposed BISD bond focuses on expanding the high school campuses, improving technology on campuses, and adding an eighth elementary school, which will impact all Boerne students.
“A school bond provides needed funds for a school in order to carry out expansions,” said Champion High School Principal Mr. Bill Daniels. “These expansions oftentimes provide areas and upgrades in facilities to allow students to better study what they want.”
In the past, bonds have provided high school students with a plethora of benefits such as the construction of Dr. Ferdinand L. Herff Elementary, Van Raub Elementary, and Capt. Mark Tyler Voss Middle School.
“Generally, the bonds we issue add common spaces. Honestly, it has to do with improving the working and learning environment of the school,” said Mr. Daniels. “Sometimes, it’s as simple as painting a school, or upgrading facilities so a school has more athletic fields or a bigger band hall.”
Boerne is now home to over 16,000 residents. The Boerne Kendall County Economic Development Corporation states that the population of Boerne is projected to reach over 25,000 residents by 2026. As more people move in, more students will be placed within the school systems.

“You have bonds to not just improve what you have now, but also for the anticipation of growth,” said Mr. Daniels. “For instance, upgraded facilities for current and future students.”
The Election Bond has two separate propositions, which can both be seen on the Boerne ISD webpage. The first option costs a total of $162.64 million dollars and includes the construction of Boerne’s eighth elementary school, as well as expansions to secondary campuses to plan for growth. The second option costs a total of $3 million dollars and targets the purchase and improvements on technology for students and staff to use.The outcome of whether the bonds pass or not depends on the entirety of the Boerne community, including the students who go to Champion who are eligible to vote in elections.
The numbers seem high, but it’s best to keep in mind that the costs are hefty due to new construction provided in both propositions. They involve new learning environments, such as a new elementary school, an aquatic center, and additional classrooms in secondary campuses.
Despite how large the sum is, taxpayers do not have to fear a tax increase. The 2022 school bonds propose that there will be no impact on the property or school tax rate.
Although students will gain from the bond, there are many Champion students who are eligible to vote but are unaware of the details and significance.
“Honestly, I didn’t even know we had bonds,” said senior Khiara Flugence.
It’s important for students to know about the bond because, “Voting is a civil duty and we have the right to,” said senior Calvin Perryman.
“Whether you’re for or against the bond, you should take advantage of any time you have the right to be involved in something, and you have the right to vote on this,” said Mr. Daniels. “I’ve been a believer that if you have the right to do something, you need to take advantage of that.”